Budapest Around 10,000 protesters took to the streets of Hungary’s capital to oppose a government bill that would enable the blacklisting of individuals and organizations critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration. Critics argue the legislation represents a serious threat to freedom of expression and democratic rights in Hungary, allowing the government to silence opposition […]
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Colombo May 18, 2025, marks 16 years since the Sri Lankan government declared victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), ending a brutal 26-year civil war. Despite the conflict’s end, Tamil women who suffered atrocities during the war are still demanding justice and reparations. Human Rights Watch has spotlighted the ongoing struggle of […]
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Damascus Following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad, Syria has launched two significant new commissions aimed at addressing human rights abuses from its 13-year civil war. The National Transitional Justice Commission will investigate serious violations committed during the conflict and pursue accountability for perpetrators. Meanwhile, the National Commission for Missing Persons will work to […]
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Gaza City The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has sharply condemned Israel’s intensified military operations in Gaza, labeling them as acts of “ethnic cleansing.” Over the past 24 hours, more than 140 Palestinians have been killed, escalating an already devastating conflict. All public hospitals in northern Gaza have been rendered non-operational due to […]
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New York, USA Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the United States’ credit rating from AAA, citing growing concerns over the country’s fiscal stability and rising debt levels. This marks the first downgrade of the U.S. at this top-tier rating in over a decade. The move has sparked volatility in global markets, with analysts warning of […]
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Hong Kong The Hang Seng Index has surged by 16.4% so far in 2025, significantly outperforming mainland China’s CSI 300 Index, which has declined by 1.2% over the same period. This marks the widest performance gap between the two markets since 2008. Market analysts attribute Hong Kong’s strong performance to robust investor confidence, driven by […]
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Washington, D.C. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest World Economic Outlook today, projecting global economic growth at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026. This forecast signals steady recovery but comes with cautionary notes about emerging risks. The IMF highlights several threats that could derail growth, including renewed inflationary pressures driven by energy prices […]
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London, UK The UK economy expanded by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing forecasts and marking the fastest growth in over a year. This surge was largely driven by a significant increase in business investment and a spike in exports ahead of anticipated U.S. tariffs. According to the Office for National Statistics, the […]
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The Royal Navy has achieved a major technological milestone after HMS Dragon successfully intercepted a supersonic missile during Exercise Formidable Shield 2025 marking the first time a British warship has neutralized such a high-speed aerial threat. The Type 45 destroyer, equipped with the advanced Sea Viper missile system, detected and destroyed the incoming target off […]
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The United Kingdom and Germany have officially launched a joint defence project to develop a long-range precision strike missile, marking a significant step in bolstering European strategic deterrence amid mounting geopolitical instability. Announced on May 15, 2025, the initiative was unveiled by UK Defence Secretary John Healey and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The missile […]
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